Artistes give ‘Ojukokoro’ thumbs up

WITH plans in full gear to hold its cinematic release come March 17, featured artistes have been speaking about their role in the crime thriller movie, Ojukokoro.

Speaking about her role in the movie, Nollywood sweetheart, Somkele Idalama recalls her closest personal connection to her character Sade.

“I have never been held to ransom and kidnapped so to speak but I have been in a situation where my loved one was so I could relate. Being dragged on the floor was not fun at all (laughs) but we got through it,” she reveals.

Created by Singularity Media in collaboration with House Gabriel Studios and BCI Studios, Ojukokoro(Greed) was written and directed by Dare Olaitan and produced by Olufemi Ogunsanwo.The movie features talented cast such as Wale Ojo, Ali Nuhu, Tope Tedela, Somkele Idalama, Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka), Seun Ajayi, Emmanuel Ikubese, Lord Frank, Shawn Faqua and a host of others.

For Zainab Balogun who plays Bose, Ojukokoro has something extra. “The story is like no other.

The movie provides you with great humour, thrill and suspense all in one. Trust me when I say that Ojukokoro will have you sitting tight and locked in your seats. Ojukokoro pushes the bar for Nollywood. The movie is great visually and content wise,” she explains.

On the other hand, Tope Tedela who plays Sunday describes the movie as a rollercoaster of emotions.

“I had just finished work on another film that had drained me emotionally and taken me to dark places. Brushing all that off and getting into Sunday’s head-space was the real challenge. It was like moving from zero to 100,” he said.

The movie is scheduled to be premiered at a colourful red carpet ceremony scheduled to hold on March 9 at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas (GDC), Lekki.